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It is 40 years since one parish priest in the west of Ireland saw his dreams come true. It wasn’t a visit of the Pope, which had already happened years before, but the construction of an airport - Knock Airport. So, how did it all take flight? Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Terry Reilly See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the presidential election that feels more like a coronation. Catherine Connolly looks set to sweep to victory, but how did a campaign with so many debates end up feeling so flat? Tabitha Monahan and Mary Regan look back a contest defined by deflection, missteps, and one 'attack ad' that might’ve backfired. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The release of Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir Nobody’s Girl has reignited scrutiny of Prince Andrew’s alleged role in her abuse. Despite his repeated denials, new details and police inquiries continue to deepen the scandal, now pulling his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, into the spotlight over her own financial ties to Epstein. Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Jennie Bond & Sinéad Ryan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When violence erupted at the Citywest Hotel that is being used to house asylum-seekers on Tuesday night, gardaí were met with fireworks, flames and fury. It was an alarming assault on both officers and Ireland's asylum infrastructure. But what turned a planned peaceful protest into an all-out attack? And what does the incident tell us about Ireland’s deepening tensions over immigration and law enforcement? Host: Kevin Doyle                                         Guest: Darragh NolanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How would you feel if you were impersonated as part of a business relationship that ultimately went sour? That’s the situation one man found himself in, when a South Dublin house owner was left bewildered when he discovered an Englishman named “Steve” had posed as the owner of his property, without his knowledge. The incident was later traced back to a well-known estate agency which said it had been part of a “mystery shopping” exercise designed to assess competitors’ valuations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can Catherine Connoly hold her lead or will Heather Humphreys make a late burst for home? Some election predictions as we enter the final stage of the race to the Áras. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Tabitha Monahan and John Downing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of Northern Ireland’s most powerful drug barons - ‘The Chocolate’ - can finally be unmasked. 48-year-old Newry man John McGivern has been forced to confess to a raft of drug charges, including dealing cocaine. How was he brought down? And who fills the vacuum? Host: Niamh Campbell Guests: Ciaran Barnes and Allison Morris See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to your weekly dish of Indo Politics from The Indo Daily. On this episode; Catherine Connolly surges ahead in the polls – can Heather Humphreys recover?  And what does the future hold for the united left? ­ Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Cónal ThomasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A year ago, Fine Gael minister Heather Humphreys shocked many with her decision to retire from political life. Now she is looking to become Ireland’s next president. Today we tackled some of her controversial decisions as a minister in government. Host: Fionnán Sheehan Guest: Heather Humphreys See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It began as a charity event that brought together some well-known faces, including a government minister. That same fundraiser is now part of a garda inquiry into how it was organised and where the money raised went. Heather Humphreys has revealed she was the minister in question. Although the Fine Gael presidential candidate is not accused of wrongdoing, the controversy risks casting a shadow over her campaign for the Áras. Host: Tessa Fleming    Guest: Fionnán Sheehan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Shane Ryan turned his back on Olympic ideals to join the Enhanced Games, it sent shockwaves through Irish sport. Now we ask who and what are really driving the world’s most controversial new competition. Host: Kevin Doyle                          Guests: Jacob Whitehead and Ciarán LennonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He was once a Sinn Féin councillor and Hutch gang associate, now Jonathan Dowdall is about to vanish. As his release from prison approaches, he and his family are set to enter Ireland’s version of the witness protection programme. Host; Fionnán Sheahan, Guests; Ali Bracken and Paul Williams See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With ten days to go until Ireland votes for its next president, the race for the Áras is wide open. Catherine Connolly is ahead in the polls, but can Heather Humphreys close the gap in time? Today on The Indo Daily, Fionnán Sheahan is joined by former government press secretary Mandy Johnston and communications strategist Lorcan Nyhan to weigh up the spin, strategy, and last-minute scrambles for momentum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They’re one of Ireland’s most powerful dynasties; brewers, aristocrats and philanthropists. But behind the black stuff lies a darker legacy. From mysterious deaths and tragic accidents to a fascination that endures centuries on, the Guinness family has long been said to be cursed. Today on The Indo Daily, Tessa Fleming is joined by Sunday Independent journalist and author Emily Hourican to separate fact from folklore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to your weekly dish of Indo Politics from The Indo Daily. In this episode: a Taoiseach’s apology, a leadership debate, a presidential road race and one of the biggest budgets in Irish history – but are people happy? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Cónal ThomasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.